SPECIAL SECTION 38

Kirkland Signature™

Costco’s private-label program has continued to grow and evolve over the years,
but has never lost focus on its original goal: creating high-quality products that
represent substanial savings to Costco members. In this special section, we showcase some of the departments—health and beauty, bakery, clothing, Service Deli,
sundries and fresh foods—and the products they have developed and improved.

BY STEVE FISHER, CHRISTINA GUERRERO, T. FOSTER JONES, HANA MEDINA

97Services Update

99Costco Pharmacy Update

102Buying Smart: Quality control

Costco has adopted—and created—
some of the most rigorous checks
to help ensure food safety.